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Mini Hidden Ladder

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Approved Mini Hidden Ladder puzzle artwork for Thursday, October 22, 2026
MINI HIDDEN LADDER

Change one letter at a time. Every step must be a real word.

FILL IN THE MISSING WORD

Clues

  1. COLT
  2. ?
  3. GOAT

Answer

COAT

Why it works

Each step changes exactly one letter and every word is valid.

  1. Change the L in COLT to A to make COAT.
  2. Then change the C in COAT to G to make GOAT.
  3. Each step changes exactly one letter and every word is valid.